Ryan
@classicryan17.bsky.social
Car-Free in Houston, TX • Transportation Planner
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The opinions expressed here are mine and not those of my employer or anyone I do contract work for.
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The opinions expressed here are mine and not those of my employer or anyone I do contract work for.
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Ryan
@classicryan17.bsky.social
· Dec 8
February 2026 service changes have been approved, so time for a map update! In addition to route and frequency updates, this map version includes new late-night service information and connecting Harris County Transit Routes!
Check out the full map here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HL0D...
Check out the full map here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HL0D...
Love seeing the pedestrianisation of Main Street progress! The project is set to be fully complete before the FIFA World Cup.
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Love seeing the pedestrianisation of Main Street progress! The project is set to be fully complete before the FIFA World Cup.
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It's a "whole new era at Amtrak," @amtrak.com President Roger Harris said Tuesday.
Its new Airo trains will debut on the Cascades this summer and East Coast in 2027, becoming the workhorse of Amtrak's fleet by replacing Amfleets that date to the 1970s.
thepointsguy.com/news/amtrak-...
Its new Airo trains will debut on the Cascades this summer and East Coast in 2027, becoming the workhorse of Amtrak's fleet by replacing Amfleets that date to the 1970s.
thepointsguy.com/news/amtrak-...
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
It's a "whole new era at Amtrak," @amtrak.com President Roger Harris said Tuesday.
Its new Airo trains will debut on the Cascades this summer and East Coast in 2027, becoming the workhorse of Amtrak's fleet by replacing Amfleets that date to the 1970s.
thepointsguy.com/news/amtrak-...
Its new Airo trains will debut on the Cascades this summer and East Coast in 2027, becoming the workhorse of Amtrak's fleet by replacing Amfleets that date to the 1970s.
thepointsguy.com/news/amtrak-...
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UPDATE: The FAA says never mind
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
UPDATE: The FAA says never mind
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The nearest major alternate airport is Albuquerque, 4 hours away. Is there a precedent for a US metro area just being cut off like this with no reason given? (San Juan got shut down in similar fashion, but not for 10 days.)
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The nearest major alternate airport is Albuquerque, 4 hours away. Is there a precedent for a US metro area just being cut off like this with no reason given? (San Juan got shut down in similar fashion, but not for 10 days.)
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The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
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So much new passenger rail going on in Mexico these days (compared to prior decades). On February 2nd, the El Insurgente line (previously known as Tren Interurbano) extended 8.4 km to connect with the Mexico City Metro Line 1 at Observatorio station. It uses CAF EMUs in serving 57 km to Toluca.
El Insurgente creates an interchanage with Mexico City’s metro
MEXICO: The El Insurgente suburban rail service in Mexico City has been extended from Santa Fe to Observatorio, where meets metro Line 1.
www.railwaygazette.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
So much new passenger rail going on in Mexico these days (compared to prior decades). On February 2nd, the El Insurgente line (previously known as Tren Interurbano) extended 8.4 km to connect with the Mexico City Metro Line 1 at Observatorio station. It uses CAF EMUs in serving 57 km to Toluca.
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There's a national media event unveiling our new Amtrak Cascades trains in DC today. Here are some photos for you to enjoy! The Cafe Car is even stocked with our PNW favorites.
February 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
There's a national media event unveiling our new Amtrak Cascades trains in DC today. Here are some photos for you to enjoy! The Cafe Car is even stocked with our PNW favorites.
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Lost in the culture war surrounding rainbow crosswalks: they save lives.
usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/t...
usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/t...
Traffic Safety or Culture War? Trump's Desire to 'Own The Libs' Undermines Safety — Streetsblog USA
Why is the federal government truly playing politics over rainbow crosswalks when human lives are at stake?
usa.streetsblog.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Lost in the culture war surrounding rainbow crosswalks: they save lives.
usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/t...
usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/t...
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My firm is looking for a summer transportation planning intern! If you/someone you know is in school for planning and has a passion for active transportation, please pass this along. We'd love to have them join us in Houston this summer. :)
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
Transportation Planning Intern
teiconnects.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
My firm is looking for a summer transportation planning intern! If you/someone you know is in school for planning and has a passion for active transportation, please pass this along. We'd love to have them join us in Houston this summer. :)
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
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lambasting the toll roads is such a silly opinion. Its no pinata lol. Its roads that actually pay for themselves, unlike the interstates and state roads. Tolls raising 100M each year to be used for trails, sidewalks, etc is one of the good policies going on here!
"...the city should be looking like Dubai from all the money it brings in every year."
The $1 billion toll pipeline: How Harris County uses Houston drivers’ cash
"...the city should be looking like Dubai from all the money it brings in every year."
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
lambasting the toll roads is such a silly opinion. Its no pinata lol. Its roads that actually pay for themselves, unlike the interstates and state roads. Tolls raising 100M each year to be used for trails, sidewalks, etc is one of the good policies going on here!
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New paper finds that US bike deaths have "trended toward lower-density suburban areas" rather than central cities
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
New paper finds that US bike deaths have "trended toward lower-density suburban areas" rather than central cities
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
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Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin.
At 15, Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus which ignited the movement for transit justice and civil rights.
On #TransitEquityDay, we honor her legacy a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
At 15, Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus which ignited the movement for transit justice and civil rights.
On #TransitEquityDay, we honor her legacy a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin.
At 15, Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus which ignited the movement for transit justice and civil rights.
On #TransitEquityDay, we honor her legacy a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
At 15, Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus which ignited the movement for transit justice and civil rights.
On #TransitEquityDay, we honor her legacy a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
My firm is looking for a summer transportation planning intern! If you/someone you know is in school for planning and has a passion for active transportation, please pass this along. We'd love to have them join us in Houston this summer. :)
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
Transportation Planning Intern
teiconnects.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
My firm is looking for a summer transportation planning intern! If you/someone you know is in school for planning and has a passion for active transportation, please pass this along. We'd love to have them join us in Houston this summer. :)
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
teiconnects.com/career/plann...
After seeing United’s lacklustre centennial livery, I had to take my own cut at it. I tried to reflect the current brand while paying homage to its origins.
January 31, 2026 at 11:26 PM
After seeing United’s lacklustre centennial livery, I had to take my own cut at it. I tried to reflect the current brand while paying homage to its origins.
The integrated lighting on these bus shelters brings me joy
January 28, 2026 at 3:08 AM
The integrated lighting on these bus shelters brings me joy
Worked from home for a full day today (was not wanting to walk out and about in single-digit windchills if I didn’t have to) and I fully do not understand why some of y’all LOVE it so much.
I’ll be braving the tundra tomorrow!
I’ll be braving the tundra tomorrow!
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Worked from home for a full day today (was not wanting to walk out and about in single-digit windchills if I didn’t have to) and I fully do not understand why some of y’all LOVE it so much.
I’ll be braving the tundra tomorrow!
I’ll be braving the tundra tomorrow!
We got a long one today!
January 25, 2026 at 7:52 PM
We got a long one today!
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"And I can think of no better excuse for New Yorkers to stay home, take a long nap, or take advantage of our public libraries' offer of free access to Heated Rivalry on ebook or audiobook for anyone with a library card."
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
"And I can think of no better excuse for New Yorkers to stay home, take a long nap, or take advantage of our public libraries' offer of free access to Heated Rivalry on ebook or audiobook for anyone with a library card."
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The forecast for our winter storm is coming into clearer focus this afternoon, and we now anticipate fairly widespread ice impacts on Sunday, which may extend into Monday. There is also the potential for thunderstorms (and thundersleet!) before the precipitation ends on Sunday.
#houwx
#houwx
Forecast comes into better focus, with ice impacts likely for large parts of Houston on Sunday
In brief: The forecast for our winter storm is coming into clearer focus this afternoon, and we now anticipate fairly widespread ice impacts on Sunday, which may extend into Monday. There is also t…
spacecityweather.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The forecast for our winter storm is coming into clearer focus this afternoon, and we now anticipate fairly widespread ice impacts on Sunday, which may extend into Monday. There is also the potential for thunderstorms (and thundersleet!) before the precipitation ends on Sunday.
#houwx
#houwx
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According to MidwesternPRA on the other platform, Amtrak is working to extend two daily Hiawatha trains from Milwaukee to Madison by 2029.
See their full thread here: x.com/midwesternpr...
See their full thread here: x.com/midwesternpr...
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
According to MidwesternPRA on the other platform, Amtrak is working to extend two daily Hiawatha trains from Milwaukee to Madison by 2029.
See their full thread here: x.com/midwesternpr...
See their full thread here: x.com/midwesternpr...
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The new pedestrianized Main Street in Houston is taking shape. (downtownhouston.org/about/dth-bu...)
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The new pedestrianized Main Street in Houston is taking shape. (downtownhouston.org/about/dth-bu...)
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In 1990, of the 20 largest metro networks globally, 4 were in US & 8 in Europe.
Today, 13 are in China, 1 in US & 1 in Europe.
New York City's metro network (Subway/PATH) fell in the ranking from #3 to #15. Delhi's system will be longer than NYC's soon!
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
Today, 13 are in China, 1 in US & 1 in Europe.
New York City's metro network (Subway/PATH) fell in the ranking from #3 to #15. Delhi's system will be longer than NYC's soon!
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
January 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
In 1990, of the 20 largest metro networks globally, 4 were in US & 8 in Europe.
Today, 13 are in China, 1 in US & 1 in Europe.
New York City's metro network (Subway/PATH) fell in the ranking from #3 to #15. Delhi's system will be longer than NYC's soon!
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
Today, 13 are in China, 1 in US & 1 in Europe.
New York City's metro network (Subway/PATH) fell in the ranking from #3 to #15. Delhi's system will be longer than NYC's soon!
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
Headed back to Houston with Vonlane! Best way to get around Texas!
January 18, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Headed back to Houston with Vonlane! Best way to get around Texas!